The B-52's To Release First Studio Album In Nearly Two Decades
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The last time the B-52's released a studio album Texas billionaire H. Ross Perot was a Presidential eventually losing out to a young man by the name of Clinton.Recently the pioneering new wave rockers announced their first studio album in 16 years; ??Funplex?? (Astralwerks) is slated to drop March 25.Originally founded in 1976 in Athens, Georgia the B-52's have maintained a consistent sound with a fan base that spans generations. In their 30 year career, the group has released 7 albums, countless singles, and two 'best of' compilations. Produced by Steve Osborne (New Order, Happy Mondays, Doves, KT Tunstall), ??Funplex?? was recorded in Athens, GA and with all 11 songs written by Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland and Cindy Wilson. ??Funplex?? finds the band in "vigorous, forward stance," while staying true to the party-rock form which has influenced such current bands as LCD Soundsystem, Interpol and The Scissor Sisters. 
Also,The band have been touring nonstop, recently making a triumphant return to Europe after a 10 year absence, headlining Spain's Benicassim Festival and the London Lovebox Festival this past summer. Last year fans in the US got a sneak peak at ??Funplex?? with live performances on 10/31 at Roseland Ballroom in NYC and 11/16 at The Roxy in Los Angeles. ??FUNPLEX?? TRACK LIST1. Pump2. Hot Corner3. Ultraviolet4. Juliet Of The Spirits5. Funplex6. Eyes Wide Open7. Love In The Year 30008. Deviant Ingredient9. Too Much To Think About10. Dancing Now11. Keep This Party GoingOfficial Site:http://www.theb52s.com/
Also,The band have been touring nonstop, recently making a triumphant return to Europe after a 10 year absence, headlining Spain's Benicassim Festival and the London Lovebox Festival this past summer. Last year fans in the US got a sneak peak at ??Funplex?? with live performances on 10/31 at Roseland Ballroom in NYC and 11/16 at The Roxy in Los Angeles. ??FUNPLEX?? TRACK LIST1. Pump2. Hot Corner3. Ultraviolet4. Juliet Of The Spirits5. Funplex6. Eyes Wide Open7. Love In The Year 30008. Deviant Ingredient9. Too Much To Think About10. Dancing Now11. Keep This Party GoingOfficial Site:http://www.theb52s.com/
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